Mittens Benidorm 2006 - WED 16 AUG to WED 23 AUG

Pumaman · Tue 23/05/2006 18:25:08

Well, we did manage to fit 8 of us plus luggage into TEH MITTENS VAN 2004, so I'm sure we'll manage. And if not, someone can just sit on the roof.

scotch · Tue 23/05/2006 18:41:51

Personally I'd rather rent or buy a tent there, and I can keep the rest down in size... I think we can manage.

Matt Goble · Tue 23/05/2006 19:47:24

Quote from: scotch on Tue 23/05/2006 18:41:51
Personally I'd rather rent or buy a tent there, and I can keep the rest down in size... I think we can manage.

Well some of us carry a little more weight then you do Scotch, although I keep telling myself it's puppy fat

I think the AGS Annual might be supplied in plastic wallets this year!

Nacho · Tue 23/05/2006 20:12:21

Allow me to remind that happens year after year... You bring two trunks, 4 shoes, 4 shirts and 80 t-shirts, flip-flops... And you finally pass the week with a bermuda, a cotton t-shirt, and the flip-flops.

The advice... keep the luggage light!

Pumaman · Fri 26/05/2006 21:46:42

Ok, well after extensive investigation, involving several detectives from all over Europe, I have come to the conclusion that none of the car rental agencies in Barcelona actually have any 9-seater cars available.

Therefore, considering that there are too many of us to fit into anything smaller, I guess we'll have to reconsider the bus and train options, unless anyone has any bright ideas.

Grundislav · Fri 26/05/2006 22:09:53

Well, there's always walking...

Matt Goble · Fri 26/05/2006 23:19:30

That's a shame.

Doing a bit of googling I came across this page, don't know if it is of use:

http://www.spanish-rail.co.uk/trains/long.html#Euromed

It appears this Euromed service goes from Barcelona to Alicante via the cost (Which is the same as the road route), and takes about 4h40m.

http://horarios.renfe.es/hir/ingles.html

Doing a search on this site seems to suggest a good number of trains on the 16th August, for about 48 Euros.

Sorry I'm not able to offer my driving / age skills to the table to get us out of this situation, but I haven't driven a car since 1998 and I'd rather not kill you all...

Disco · Sat 27/05/2006 05:12:47

There was a time where Magintz and I were planning to take the Euromed to Alicante, (before we knew there would be an additional AGS unit in Barcelona) and this seemed to top the other options. Remember we will require a return ticket, so we will need nearly â,¬76 each apparently.

This is a real pity, as I was looking forward to the nine of us travelling independently in an unfamiliar country. If I we were taking a night in Ibiza like I suggested we could just take a ferry from Barcelona and onward to Alicante. Man, I love being right !

However, I DO admit that there are other ways..

Quote from: Pumaman on Fri 26/05/2006 21:46:42
Considering that there are too many of us to fit into anything smaller, I guess we'll have to reconsider the bus and train options, unless anyone has any bright ideas.

Matt Goble · Sat 27/05/2006 12:35:31

Quote from: Disco on Sat 27/05/2006 05:12:47
There was a time where Magintz and I were planning to take the Euromed to Alicante, (before we knew there would be an additional AGS unit in Barcelona) and this seemed to top the other options. Remember we will require a return ticket, so we will need nearly â,¬76 each apparently.

Yeah, I was just quoting the price based on the ticket for the 16th August - 76 Euros return works out at Â£52 at current exchange rates. Expensive, and means it will probably cost more than it would if we flew 'direct' to Alicante, but hey! it's all part of the adventure right?

How to buses compare pricewise?

m0ds · Sat 27/05/2006 15:08:22

I'm not earning as much as I'd like this year, I'm already in some financial difficulty so I don't think Spain will be a possiblity for me now. If I can pull the money together then I'll probably have to organise it all at the last minute, so don't count on me - and consider my van space as luggage, or extra person space! Either way, if I do go I don't know if I'll book to Barcelona or direct to Alicante - but for Barcelona's sake - trains sound like a good option. I wouldn't want to be on a hot spannish bus, possibly sitting on the floor, for just under five hours - myself. :p

Pet Terry · Sat 27/05/2006 15:21:00

What? Dude, no way! You're not pulling out now, m0ds! We need you! You must come!

m0ds · Sat 27/05/2006 16:13:25

Hehehehe awww thanks! Bah!

If I had money I would come

It may be possible if I can beg my parents to pay for my ticket. A 35 quid routine car inspection just cost 250 quid, which didn't help. Still, watch this space, Pete!

Pumaman · Sat 27/05/2006 20:19:08

Mittens wouldn't be Mittens without you, m0ds! If all else fails you can always cling to the undercarriage of the plane and get the flight for free. Don't let go, mind!

cheeba · Sat 27/05/2006 20:40:45

Aw, wish I could go, sounds cool. But on my student funds (zippo at the mo), it's not very likely, traipsing all the way over from Ireland

Ah well, at least I know what all that 'Mittens' stuff actually means now

Huw Dawson · Sat 27/05/2006 20:48:46

Quote from: Pumaman on Sat 27/05/2006 20:19:08
Mittens wouldn't be Mittens without you, m0ds! If all else fails you can always cling to the undercarriage of the plane and get the flight for free. Don't let go, mind!

On the positive side, if you fell off, at least CJ could get a new picture for his avatar.

And on an even lighter note, I'll probably be able to come in 4 years time... so make sure attendance stays up, kay? Although considering I'm probably the most annoying person on the planet, I'd probably drive you all crazy in 5 and a half minutes. It'd lessen the need for a return ticket though...

- Huw

EDIT: Out of interest, WHY is it called Mittens?

Layabout · Sun 28/05/2006 02:05:43

Mittens represents an object M0ds likes to put on his willy when it is cold....

Anyway, I ares booked.

This means I am confirmed.

Damn all the AGSers booking the same flights has jacked up the price a bit... Oh well...

Disco · Sun 28/05/2006 05:31:52

We are not to blame for the price hike, since it occured sometime in the extremely lengthy period between our booking and yours

good to hear that you have booked though, I'm looking forward to meeting you.

Quote from: Huw "Dave" Dawson on Sat 27/05/2006 20:48:46
Out of interest, WHY is it called Mittens?

Oh, not that old chestnut

If you're looking for an interesting story about the origin of its name, look up a good liar. If you want the truth (?), check the Wiki article.

Quintaros · Tue 30/05/2006 19:27:41

Is anybody getting to Alicante earlier that the 16th?Ã,Â My travel itinerary was altered so now I arrive in the afternoon of the 15th.

Pet Terry · Mon 05/06/2006 22:51:24

Hello.
I made an updated list of people who are planning to come.

Hosts:
Farlander
Lorena

Arriving on the 15th:
Quintaros

Arriving on the 16th:
Sinitrena
Petteri
Grundislav
Radiant
Chrille

Arriving on the 17th:
Adam
Becky

The Barcelona Crew:
CJ
AGA
scotch
mattgoble
Layabout
Disco
Magintz

Others (when?):
Goldmund
Dominika
Helm

Possibly coming:
spleen
m0ds
custard
Darth Mandarb
Eric
Jess

Did I miss someone? Lemme know, and I'll updayte the list.

magintz · Fri 09/06/2006 22:01:51

I think us Barcelona crew need to start formulating some travel arangement. If all else fails we can have Barcelonittens